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08-11-2013, 07:48 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Sauquoit, New York
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Hello.
Hello, all. How are you?
My name is Stephen and I am from central New York. At age 44 and have only camped with a tent, I finally bought my first travel trailer. A 2011 Jayco Jay Flight 25 BHS. I love it! But, I am a little intimidated at all the knowledge that is needed...not to mention backing it up in tight spaces (Ok, that's a lie...it doesn't even have to be a tight space to intimidate me). I just got back from from my first trip. Truck and trailer made it home fine, even if I did manage to pin a fire pit ring under my truck's front axle trying to get enough space to pull out. :Embarrass: After 15 minutes of digging out the ring and losing my man card (Ok, that's another lie...I never had such a card), I tucked my tail between my legs and asked for help from a kind and supportive fellow TT owner. Ever feel like every eye in the park is watching you?
Anyways, I really enjoy the new TT and will equally enjoy learning from all of you.
Thank you and take care.
Stephen
2011 Jayco Jay Flight 25 BHS Travel Trailer.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Electronic Trailer Brake Control.
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08-11-2013, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: southern ontario
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Well that's one for the "most boneheaded moments" thread that was started in the " campfire chat " section Stephen. It's my favorite in this forum and it hasn't been very active lately. Check it out we've all had those moments and welcome to the forum.
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2012 Jayfeather 228
2012 F150 FX2 ecoscrew reg. tow pkg.
equalizer 1000# hitch
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08-11-2013, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Planet Earth
Posts: 6,818
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I enjoyed reading your post....hope you take away many great memories with your new TT....:welcome:
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08-11-2013, 08:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Weddington, NC
Posts: 62
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Love your post and your sense of humor! Having a sense of humor is the first thing you have to learn! Everything else comes easier with time :-)
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Originally Posted by STPOW22
Hello, all. How are you?
My name is Stephen and I am from central New York. At age 44 and have only camped with a tent, I finally bought my first travel trailer. A 2011 Jayco Jay Flight 25 BHS. I love it! But, I am a little intimidated at all the knowledge that is needed...not to mention backing it up in tight spaces (Ok, that's a lie...it doesn't even have to be a tight space to intimidate me). I just got back from from my first trip. Truck and trailer made it home fine, even if I did manage to pin a fire pit ring under my truck's front axle trying to get enough space to pull out. :Embarrass: After 15 minutes of digging out the ring and losing my man card (Ok, that's another lie...I never had such a card), I tucked my tail between my legs and asked for help from a kind and supportive fellow TT owner. Ever feel like every eye in the park is watching you?
Anyways, I really enjoy the new TT and will equally enjoy learning from all of you.
Thank you and take care.
Stephen
2011 Jayco Jay Flight 25 BHS Travel Trailer.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Electronic Trailer Brake Control.
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2011 Jayco 31FK, Ford, Class C
2009 Honda CRV - Toad
Blue Ox Tow Bar
Invisibrake
Outdoor Kitchen Mod
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08-11-2013, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fidalgo Island, Washington
Posts: 169
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Great sense of humor, don't worry....we all do stuff like that.
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2011 Greyhawk 31DS,:) upgraded from a 2008 Greyhawk 25DB.
2003 Explorer Sport toad.
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08-12-2013, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millington
Posts: 173
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Welcome to JOF and congrats on the TT. If you have a question you can always ask the folks here, everybody is willing to help and share their experiences.
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2014 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab 4X4, 6.2L gasser, 3.73
2013 Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH
2012 Ford F-150 Lariat Supercrew 4X4, 3.5L Ecoboost, 3.73 (traded)
2005 Jayco 1207 (second PUP)
1976 Coleman Brandywine (first PUP)
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08-12-2013, 05:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Sauquoit, New York
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Thank you all very much! I am glad to have meet you.
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2011 Jayco Jay Flight 25 BHS Travel Trailer.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Electronic Trailer Brake Control.
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08-17-2013, 11:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mostly the US
Posts: 10,002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by STPOW22
<snip>I tucked my tail between my legs and asked for help from a kind and supportive fellow TT owner. Ever feel like every eye in the park is watching you?
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Welcome to the JOF Stephen! Intimidated newbies with humble humor and 'eager to help' fellow camper make a good mix! Most of fellow rv'ers have 'been there, dun that' and more than willing to lend a hand/advice/experience. And... talk about every eye in the park watching you... I've seen folks actually pop open a beer and settle into their lawn chairs to watch even the seasoned rv'er who attempts to back into a site without using a walkie-talkie (passenger guiding the driver into a 'back in' site). The entertainment that can be had by watching them yell at each other LOL
Congrats on the new tt
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-2016 Jay Flight 29QBS Elite
-2016 Ford F-250 XLT 4x2, 6.2L EFI V8, 4.30 Elec Lock, Heavy duty Alt
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08-17-2013, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 196
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Stephen welcome to JOF congrats on the trailer from a fellow NYer. You might want to look into the NYS Camping group, give you some ideas where to go or share your thoughts with the other members. Good luck hope to see you there.
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2010 Saturn Outlook
2013 Jayco 228BH
Husband and father of 2
Dogfather to Yoshi our rescue German Shepherd
and Alley our husky mix rescue
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08-17-2013, 07:24 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,844
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Hey Stephen, Welcome. We will try to make you feel like a seasoned camper!
I really like your Karl Childers picture. One of my favorite characters.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
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08-18-2013, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Grants Pass
Posts: 340
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Truth be told when I watched the movie RV, staring Robin Williams, I thought it was a documentary about me....lol. I once backed my trailer over a small fire ring when setting up and it had hot coals in it. Melted my sealed underbelly. It was a bummer but decades layer these all add up to great memories told around the campfire. Enjoy your outings.
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Never live your life saying 'I could of, should of, would of' 2014 Jayco White Hawk 30DSRE
2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS
Z71 Extended Cab w/Longbed, 5.3 ltr
Coleman Tent, Flagstaff Pop-Up, Jayco Eagle, Flagstaff Pop-Up, RPM Toy Hauler, Jayco White Hawk - Our camping evolution
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08-20-2013, 06:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 17,092
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Welcome to the user friendly Jayco Owners forum! Our members just love to answer questions or help out other members when possible and have fun sharing their experiences . They also love pictures of your RV, tow vehicles, and campsites!! So do not hesitate to post pics of your Jayco in the "Pics of your Jayco forum" and pics of your tow vehicle in the "Tow Vehicle forum".
Feel free to participate in our many fun polls (first thread in New Members forum has them all listed, second thread has more new member welcoming info). Post often, have fun with the forum, and enjoy your Jayco!
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2017 Coachmen Catalina 283RKS
2018 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2l CCSB
2010 Jayflight 28BHS (sold)
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